Involve and inspire students with these one-of-a-kind activities!
Help your students reach their fullest potential. Create unique learning experiences adaptable to their needs and aspirations with this extraordinary activity book from internationally acclaimed education experts Dr. Russell Quaglia, Michael Corso and Julie Hellerstein. Based on hundreds of teacher and student interviews, the authors implement 3 Guiding Principles and 8 Behaviors and Conditions that profoundly affect student success in grades K-8.
You’ll discover student centered ideas and activities that powerfully engage K-8 students in important content areas. Timesaving and easy-to-implement activities help you to:
- Promote student self expression, values, hopes and dreams
- Foster student engagement, purpose and self worth
- Provide a creative and challenging learning environment for all ability levels
- Align activities with Common Core, ISTE Standards (NETS) and 21st Century Skills
- Promote student leadership and responsibility
- Capitalize on technology and promote interdisciplinary connections
Includes a handy correlation chart and group discussions, personal reflections, and extended learning opportunities for each stand-alone lesson. An inspiring resource for any educator, use these fun, extensively researched activities to help your students reach their full potential!
‘The authors have once again designed an extraordinary roadmap for teachers to use in guiding students to find their true voice. A research-based roadmap yes, but more importantly, a map teachers can use to guide students to find their voice through their experiences. The wonderful activities herein are inspiring, engaging and interactive and ultimately lead students to discover their own unique voice and aspirations!’
Rich Mc Bride, Ed.D., Superintendent
2014 AESA National President
Table of Content
Preface: No Ordinary Activity Book
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 1: Belonging
Grades 6–8 Belonging Activities
Grades 3–5 Belonging Activities
Grades K–2 Belonging Activities
Chapter 2: Heroes
Grades 6–8 Heroes Activities
Grades 3–5 Heroes Activities
Grades K–2 Heroes Activities
Chapter 3: Sense of Accomplishment
Grades 6–8 Sense of Accomplishment Activities
Grades 3–5 Sense of Accomplishment Activities
Grades K–2 Sense of Accomplishment Activities
Chapter 4: Fun & Excitement
Grades 6–8 Fun & Excitement Activities
Grades 3–5 Fun & Excitement Activities
Grades K–2 Fun & Excitement Activities
Chapter 5: Curiosity & Creativity
Grades 6–8 Curiosity & Creativity Activities
Grades 3–5 Curiosity & Creativity Activities
Grades K–2 Curiosity & Creativity Activities
Chapter 6: Spirit of Adventure
Grades 6–8 Spirit of Adventure Activities
Grades 3–5 Spirit of Adventure Activities
Grades K–2 Spirit of Adventure Activities
Chapter 7: Leadership & Responsibility
Grades 6–8 Leadership & Responsibility Activities
Grades 3–5 Leadership & Responsibility Activities
Grades K–2 Leadership & Responsibility Activities
Chapter 8: Confidence to Take Action
Grades 6–8 Confidence to Take Action Activities
Grades 3–5 Confidence to Take Action Activities
Grades K–2 Confidence to Take Action Activities
Appendix A: Common Core State Standards, Grades K–8
Appendix B: Partnership for 21st Century Skills, Grades K–8
Appendix C: ISTE Standards, Grades K–8
Index
About the author
Julie Hellerstein is the Director of Student Services for The Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations (QISA). She plans and executes “Student Q-Team” workshops to increase student voice and aspirations at QISA’s demonstration site schools. Julie has hosted innovative student leadership conferences in Ohio, Idaho, and South Carolina. Prior to accepting a position at the Quaglia Institute, Julie taught Social Studies at Northmont High School in Clayton, Ohio. She taught World History, American History, and Link Crew, a class in which upper classmen students are trained in helping freshman transition to high school. Julie was part of a pilot program studying the utilization of the i Pad in the classroom and presented with a team at the 2013 Ohio Educational Technology Conference. Outside the classroom, she was the advisor for the Diversity Club, a coordinator for a school Unity program, and served as the chairperson of the Aspirations Committee at Northmont High School. Julie graduated from the University of Dayton in 2010 and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
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